Thankfully we did not have an issue with the furnace until the weather warmed up a bit. It even worked fine after we got the basement dry from the flood. Then suddenly it would keep blowing cold air. Not a good thing for a home with children and a late-running winter. Last week I got…
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DIY Soothing Aloe Face Wash
Whether you need to soothe your wind chapped winter skin, dry sun damaged summer skin, or you just want a gentle cleanser that leaves it healthier than before this Soothing Aloe Face Wash has your skin covered! While Castille soap gently washes away dirt, makeup and oils the aloe and coconut oil soothe and condition…
They do as They are Told.
Tonight at the store I heard one of the most sickening things of my life… A: “Do you prefer boys or girls? I have both” B: “I like both… ha” A: “What kinda build do you like in boys?” B: “Sturdy” A: “Wide shoulders? Large chest?” B: “Yeah that works for me” A: “That’s good….
Learning Through Dance
As fall and winter start rolling in we are spending more time indoors than out. The little ones get so pent up with energy you need a simple and easy way to keep them busy and having fun. For my little dance is a great way to get them up and moving to burn off…
Cookie Butter Brownies
I have been in over my head lately with the new house. Like really where did all this stuff we move come from and why in the world did I take on plumbing without a hardware store around the block. Thank the good Lord .or Amazon Prime! Last weekend my sister and I took a…
What’s New With Mother Goose Time 2017-1018
We love Mother Goose Time. That is no secrete around here. Each year with them gets better and better. We are so blessed to have the program to help me homeschool the children. Our older kids even enjoy the program. The results of the program have been amazing and our two and three year olds…
Summer Cooking Without Heating the House
The summer heat can be oppressive. I find it is a big help saving money and sanity by thinking through cooking to make what we need without overheating the house. Cooking can lead to a high cooling bill but you can’t really go three months without cooking. The good news is you have options to…
Simple Summer Saftey Tips for Parents
I love summer time. Active mornings and lazy afternoon naps make me happy. We have so much fun and days are easier than when we are stuck inside all day. Sadly along with all of the fun often accidents happen too. Sometimes big but most often small. With a little diligence, many of the most…
Frog Unit Study
Our Spring theme is in full swing with the little ones. The older kids (1st and 3rd grade) need a bit more for their lessons for proper development. Its so much fun creating unit studies that allow all 4 to learn, grow, and even be challanged together. So hop on in to this frog unit study…
Up-cycled Manipulative Storage Ideas
Earlier this week I introduced you to the many benefits of using manipulatives with your child. I told you about the many manipulatives we receive from Mother Goose Time and even set you up for a giveaway of two mystery bags of manipulatives you should hurry over and sign up for. When you get manipulatives for…